Makray Memorial Golf Club

I am totally sold on MMGC whether it's the Golf, Banquet facilities, Restaurant. My daugther was their First Christening event when it reopened. Every event ever held, whether by my family, friends, or the various, For and Non Profit organizations are never disappointed by this facility. Don Habjan- PGA Head Golf Professional/General Manager, Walter Luppo- Executive Chef, Audrea Montalbano-Banquets Manager, Laura Hudak-Business Development/Events/Sales (Hope I got all the names correct). You always come out feeling special with the care & staff of Makray Memorial. I will always be their advocate, and I'm not even compensated by them. LOL! I highly Recommend there Friday Night Fish Fry's, Good spot for get together's with Friends, Families & even Date Night's. When near the Barrington Area, I highly recommend stopping by, they even take reservations! Did I mention the food is Great??? Cheers!

Our wedding at MaKray Memorial Golf Club was an absolute dream come true, thanks to the outstanding team and the beautiful setting. From the very beginning, Laura and Leeza were incredibly accommodating and attentive to every detail, ensuring that our special day went off without a hitch.

The venue itself is a picturesque backdrop for any event, and the staff went above and beyond to make it even more magical. The ceremony and reception areas were flawlessly set up, creating an enchanting atmosphere for our big day.

The food was not just delicious; it was a culinary delight. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the exceptional cuisine. It's clear that the chef and kitchen staff take great pride in their craft.

Everything was perfect, from the moment we arrived to the final dance of the night. MaKray Memorial Golf Club exceeded our expectations and made our wedding a day to remember for a lifetime. If you're looking for a venue that combines elegance, professionalism, and incredible food, you've found it here. Thank you for making our day absolutely perfect!

What a beautiful day on a fantastic golf course. The greens are fast with a slight runoff. Pace of play was "normal" and the staff was fantastic.
I encourage you to give it a try if you haven't already.

Beautiful golf course and the food is amazing. The Friday night fish fry is a must. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

Wedding Review!
We celebrated our marriage with friends and family at Makray Memorial Golf Club on October 1, 2022 and it was an absolute dream! Our theme was "Autumn in the Mountains;" commemorating where my husband and I met, lived, adventured, and fell in love out West in Colorado. I have included a detailed venue review below, but if you are looking for the condensed version...I highly recommend this amazing venue with its impeccable service, exquisite food, gorgeous surroundings, and the creation of memories that will last a lifetime.
Venue Team
The dynamic duo of Leeza and Laurie (L&L) were the best to work with - they were exceptionally professional yet easygoing and went so above and beyond their titles of Catering Sales Manager and Manager of Banquet Sales, respectively. From the initial tour in early 2021 all the way through our last dance on 10.1.22, L&L treated my family and I with respect, sincerity, humor (lots of perfectly timed "dad" jokes), and transparency. I worked directly with the duo on each aspect and detail in the planning process from inception to execution. I live out of state, so communication was very important to me when selecting a venue, and L&L were always available with timely emails and phone calls. They were our contacts throughout the entire experience, including our "I Do" day. We did not hire an external wedding coordinator or day-of coordinator as L&L superbly provide that service as well (included in the "package"). I cannot write enough accolades to express how seamless and stress-free L&L made our entire experience...seriously the BEST duo to work with and I am so grateful they were the two on this wedding planning journey with me!
Onto the banquet staff. Two words...absolute pros! The entire team was efficient, skilled, and kind. This well-functioning and professional team had zero issues with service and many of my guests commented on how they felt so well taken care of by the team, especially my guests with special dietary needs. The bartenders were swift and friendly, and my guests experienced little to no wait times for drinks. We even had a guest unknowingly leave her phone on the balcony at the end of the night, and a banquet staff member found it and ran it outside to her before she left. The entire team went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience.
Venue
I would describe Makray as the perfect blend of mini castle and elegant ski chalet. From the stunning stone vine-covered exterior, to the classic and cozy interior with modern upgrades, this venue is an absolute dream for many different aesthetics. The comprehensive venue package included the gorgeous ballroom with newly renovated balcony, refinished dance floor (which is huge and a beautiful dark stained wood), two built in bar stations with access via ballroom and pre-function space, round and rectangular tables, banquet chairs (can upgrade for Chivari however the "in-house" chairs were much nicer than other venues I toured, did not look like office chairs, were comfortable, and the dark green padding even blended nicely with my color palette), conveniently located bridal suite, elegant grand stairway, intimate pre-function space with beautiful wood floors at the top of the stairway featuring a fireplace and piano nook, elevator, plenty of parking, and so much more!
My husband and I are total foodies, so this was an important consideration for our venue selection. Makray has amazing food and drink options. Chef John Hennessey elevates the typical wedding food offerings and provides innovative elements to each dish. This humble and talented Chef has many career accolades and experiences, my favorite being his time spent as team chef for the Chicago Cubs! We also elected to upgrade our package to include passed hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour, a few reception surprise snacks, and a late-night bites. Everything was excellent and our guests raved that the food quality was wonderful!

The course is really nice.The burgers are the best in barrington. the reason why I am rating it 4 stars is because the greens are super fast and my sun every time he lands on the green in two it becomes a four or a five because the greens are too fast

First class service and fine food at low prices. I love their grilled burger selection with imaginative themes.

5 Stars and then some! Fairy tale setting with all the beautiful architecture of the building inside and out. Prince and Princess married were married here, in this castle-like setting. This would have been enough, but add outstanding staff and excellent food, for this mother of the bride, I was more than impressed. We are going back again, just for dinner and the view! The magical setting transforms you out of Illinois into a place that fantasies are made of. Highly recommend it for the food, scenery, staff, and surroundings.

The grounds here are so beautiful and the staff members are wonderful. They are so easy to work with and extremely helpful in setting up presentation equipment if you are hosting a work even there.

Beautiful facility. Came here for a bridal shower which overlooked the golf course. The views are beautiful. The banquet room had lots of windows. It is well kept, well lit, and clean. I can say the same about the women's bathroom- which is always an added bonus.

The food served was good and servers were attentive and accommodating. I asked for milk and they brought the kiddos box Horizon organic milk- my kids fav.

Got married here (pre-COVID) and staff was wonderful to work with from the initial meeting to the day of the wedding. We had many face to face meetings to discuss plans and coordination of the day. Linda and Leeza were very helpful and gave us many options as far as payment plans and packages. Food and drinks were perfect! Would recommend booking early as they do get busy through the popular wedding seasons.